Where to Stream The Substance Online in 2025

Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it earned a remarkable 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its debut in US theaters. The film has garnered significant acclaim, amassing numerous awards and nominations, including five nods at the Oscars. Starring the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, The Substance received an impressive 8/10 from IGN, with the review praising it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques the celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty.

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on mainstream platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model but offers a generous seven-day free trial for new users. If subscribing to another service doesn't appeal to you, The Substance is also available to rent or purchase from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]

0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister dismissed from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. She becomes captivated by The Substance. With just one injection, she is transformed into the stunning, youthful Sue.$42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonIf you're looking to enhance your horror movie collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more details on physical releases, explore our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

What Is The Substance About?

The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller penned and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis from Mubi:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, [is] drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?

The Substance Cast

The Substance was both written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. It features the following actors:

Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime

The Substance is Rated R for its depiction of strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits. There is no post-credits scene.

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